I don't understand why so many riders complain about noise outside their hotel. You'd think they would bring military grade ear plugs.
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chiocciolis_calves said:May I ask what it is in Europe with not having air conditioning in so many hotels and public accommodations, not to mention your homes? Do you just value sweat more than us Yanks, or what?
RedheadDane said:chiocciolis_calves said:May I ask what it is in Europe with not having air conditioning in so many hotels and public accommodations, not to mention your homes? Do you just value sweat more than us Yanks, or what?
Obviously it's a bit different in the southern parts of Europe, but trust me; in Denmark the number of days you'd even need air conditioning is so low it's not really worth it.
Same here, only 15-20 days when it really bothers me, not worth that huge money it costs here.Pricey_sky said:RedheadDane said:chiocciolis_calves said:May I ask what it is in Europe with not having air conditioning in so many hotels and public accommodations, not to mention your homes? Do you just value sweat more than us Yanks, or what?
Obviously it's a bit different in the southern parts of Europe, but trust me; in Denmark the number of days you'd even need air conditioning is so low it's not really worth it.
Yeah same here in England, id probably say we only get a month of fairly hot weather if we are lucky and nothing that a simple plug in fan can't handle.
WildspokeJoe said:So what I don't understand is that these teams spend so much money on preparation. They scout the routes. Why don't they also scout the hotels? Understand what rooms they will be staying in and plan accordingly.
If the hotel doesn't have an air conditioner in the room, then why not bring a portable one?
No wonder he retired.Echoes said:Remember two years ago, Gert Steegmans' hotel room around Alpe d'Huez/Bourg d'Oisans
And that's supposed to be the greatest race in the world, my a*se. The Tour of France is a disgrace and its hotel conditions is a symptom of its decline. Needless to say, riders are much better treated in the classics. Not even close.
Isn't it the same case for Olympics, World cup or F1/MotoGP which are only held during certain years or only once a year that the infrastructure be proper so that not only teams but fans as well get accommodation. The tour is supposed to generate revenue for the city/town and on the basis of which money is borrowed to be put into developing the infrastructure. Aren't all the towns/city falling over themselves for a start or finish of a stage of tdf?FoxxyBrown1111 said:Well, if you finish stages in rural areas with 300 people villages, its hard to find enough 5 star hotels for 200 riders and staff with proper air condition, a butler, a pool, and a car park... But ofc ASO is to blame. Why dont they built hotels one year in advance in every stage village they stop?
Sorry for bumping this thread, but it is hard for some hotels to install air conditioning in every room because it is very expensive and it doesn't interest them to install air conditioning in every room. Recently I was in a hot and had the opportunity to ask the manager about that, he said that it is too expensive to maintain all A/C. Also, he shared with me that next year their hotel will be fully equipped, they signed a contract with an aircon service company, and they will fully provide them with A/C. I said that I will visit them for sure.
I'm pickpocketing, but the window's good too.Even when I'm travelling south in the summer, I usually don't use air condition, just don't like it.
I mean, I guess in Texas or in Australia you'd just suffocate without it, but usually, even in the middle of the summer in Greece or Italy etc., just having the window open at night is sufficient for me.
If you go to a country with mosquitoes you quickly learn the benefits of air con, especially if there is malaria.Even when I'm travelling south in the summer, I usually don't use air condition, just don't like it.
I mean, I guess in Texas or in Australia you'd just suffocate without it, but usually, even in the middle of the summer in Greece or Italy etc., just having the window open at night is sufficient for me.